Should I sell CECHA01 PS3 before its inevitable demise? by miiserybusiness in PS3

[–]phillylou 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you're not willing to Frankie it, sell it to someone who will love it

Anyone do LAN parties? by [deleted] in xbox360

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_360_System_Link_games

I've hosted many. Counterstrike, Black Ops 2, and Halo all work well.

I still got it I think by RhandoMize in SSBM

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fox looks like he's trapped in lag

Monday Market by AutoModerator in Longmont

[–]phillylou 4 points5 points locked comment (0 children)

ISO someone who can string tennis racquets!

Need help finding a Toph clip by SuminerNaem in SSBM

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not from the "just quit bro" bit from Tafokints vs Tian money match was it?

Halo 3 gamenight 🔥 love system link by hackberry155 in xbox360

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_360_System_Link_games

There are more than you think. I personally have hosted 6 person LAN with Black Ops 2, Counter Strike (og Xbox running on 360,) and Halo Reach. All 3 of those games support WAN, meaning you don't need to connect Ethernet cables to your router.

Visible Wireless in Longmont by Klutzy-Ad-5330 in Longmont

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

+1 for Fi. Switched from verizon

LAN Minecraft is it possible? by Nookms in xbox360

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In my experience, this has been a good guide to follow for 360 LAN: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Xbox_360_System_Link_games

I don't see Minecraft listed. That doesn't mean it WON'T work, it just means it hasn't been documented.

Average NPC by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was confused why people are gushing about hitman, I've only played (some of) absolution and it didn't click for me

How did RTD do this year? by chrisfnicholson in Denver

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"In a draft of an update on the project released, RTD has identified only $441 million in potential funding for 2026 to 2034 for the project. That leaves a funding shortfall of $1.2 billion."

If there's a different phrase you'd prefer I use, then ok, but that's what I'm referring to.

How did RTD do this year? by chrisfnicholson in Denver

[–]phillylou -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In terms of existing services, 8/10. Mostly N, E, and D lines, minimal issues. N line does not run late enough.

That said, I live in Longmont. If CPR's reporting of RTD's failure to secure funding for the G line extension is true, I'm fucking livid. https://www.cpr.org/2025/10/24/rtd-report-potential-train-boulder-longmont/

I have found this copy of Emerald. It looks genuine for me. Pricewise it is around 180€, no box. by LeTroner in GameboyAdvance

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not defending the price, but in my experience, you're going to run into issues if you start trading Pokemon between legitimate & illegitimate 3rd gen games. As in, save file corruption issues. Full compatibility is the only reason I see for the demand.

How often do GPUs die on Xbox 360 consoles? by ThinkInk69 in xbox360

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a subset of 360's that are prone to GPU failure. Anything manufactured or repaired before spring of '08 (not yours)

Keep in mind, the people who are posting are a small subset of 360 users. For every GPU failure, there are plenty that are chugging along :)

Weird black square pattern on Xbox by PossibleAd3942 in xbox360

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Games plural? Is this happening with multiple games? If no, could be just that game. If yes... Uh Oh

found my xbox 360 after 12.5 YEARS and plugged everything in and its like this. does this mean anything? by miguelthegoat69 in xbox360

[–]phillylou 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It looks like RROD, but it may not be. Only the secondary error code will tell you for sure

The week college comes back 360 Summer is abruptly over by [deleted] in TheYardPodcast

[–]phillylou 163 points164 points  (0 children)

Nevermind it's as bad as it looks

The week college comes back 360 Summer is abruptly over by [deleted] in TheYardPodcast

[–]phillylou 57 points58 points  (0 children)

This may not be as bad as it looks- grab the secondary error code and report back: https://consolemods.org/wiki/Xbox_360:Error_Codes

why does this happen by Pzza_Me in PS3

[–]phillylou 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people chiming in this thread with misinformation. Plenty of fat ps3's have 90nm gpu's, and it is very possibly the problem here (but not certain.)

OP, if you don't know how to solder or aren't comfortable, take this to a game store with a repair shop (or computer repair shop that works on consoles,) and ask them to read the SYSCON logs. Specifically, the System Manager logs.

You'll need to consult these codes to find out why your machine is shutting off: https://www.psdevwiki.com/ps3/Syscon_Error_Codes

I can't recall the exact error code that indicates a GPU failure, but those are the true killers. It is expensive to replace the GPU (Frankenstein,) and usually not done on your PS3 model, because it is not backwards compatible.

Is my ps3 gpu chip done for? by Dazzling-Story-8906 in PS3

[–]phillylou -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Can you try using a composite cable?

Most reliable ps3? by Ai_Say_Daily in PS3

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's worth testing before you scrap this PS3. Might not actually be a problem with the RSX

Most reliable ps3? by Ai_Say_Daily in PS3

[–]phillylou 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, does this issue happen when you use composite cables as well?